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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.33, 413.08 and 168.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.33, 413.08 and 168.30 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.33 : 413.08 = 168.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.33/413.08 = 168.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.33x = 413.08 × 168.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.33x = 69,520.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,520.94/299.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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